Special t\dvprtising Section . . . . The Gentleman's Shoe --- " ....... 1 '''" .... It has been vvritten, variously that more than any other item in the male wardrobe, a man's shoes express his vanity at its most indulgent. Although this theory has repeatedly been put forth in the last half century, it is not a new idea at all; in fact, ancient artifacts illustrate the idea: wall paintings derived from the earliest civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia dated from 3500 BC depict a king being followed by his servant who carries the royal sandals. The Egyptians also had an odd propensity toward painting pictures in which their enemÎes appeared inside the soles of the Egyptians' shoes so as to "tread" on them figuratively as well as militarily. The treasure trove of King Tut an indulged lad if ever there was one included sandals Photography: Michael Watson Prop Styling: Vicki March Props: Irreplaceable Artifacts ABC Carpet & Home Urban Archaeology by Ralph DiGennaro